Brazil: Once Again
Herbie Mann · 1978
32 min · 5 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of bossa nova rhythms and jazz improvisation, inviting listeners on a sun-soaked journey through Brazilian soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pelé Start here — The opening track captures the essence of Brazilian culture through its infectious rhythm and vibrant instrumentation, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Oh How I Want to Love You — This track blends lush melodies with romantic lyrics, showcasing Mann's ability to fuse jazz sensibilities with traditional Brazilian songwriting.
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O meu amor chorou — With its poignant arrangement and emotive delivery, this song highlights Mann's skill in interpreting deep emotional themes within a jazz context.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album effectively blends jazz with Brazilian influences, showcasing strong musicianship and rhythmic complexity.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of Brazilian rhythms, with percussion driving the majority of the tracks.
- The first two tracks maintain a lively tempo, while the last three gradually slow down, creating a sense of winding down.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soothing rhythms for relaxation
- moments of tender emotionality
- short immersive listening experiences
- nostalgic vibes for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic music
- want lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in Mann's catalog but not widely recognized or essential for new listeners.
- Themes
- Brazilian soundscapes· romantic bossa nova
- Career context
- Released in 1978, Brazil: Once Again marked Herbie Mann's continued exploration of world music after his successful album, Latin Fever. At this point in his career, Mann was firmly established in the jazz scene, leveraging his previous successes to delve deeper into Brazilian influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Stan Getz· Weather Report
Tracklist
- 1 Pelé Start here 6:32
- 2 Oh How I Want to Love You 9:31
- 3 Dingue li bangue 4:35
- 4 Lugar comum 4:45
- 5 O meu amor chorou 7:36
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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